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ANALYSE INFORMATION FROM SECONDARY SOURCES TO
IDENTIFY EXAMPLES OF THE USE OF TRANSGENIC SPECIES AND
USE AVAILABLE EVIDENCE TO DEBATE THE ETHICAL ISSUES
ARISING FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF TRANSGENIC
SPECIES
by Janelle Mansour

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ANALYSE INFORMATION FROM SECONDARY SOURCES TO
IDENTIFY EXAMPLES OF THE USE OF TRANSGENIC SPECIES AND
USE AVAILABLE EVIDENCE TO DEBATE THE ETHICAL ISSUES
ARISING FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF TRANSGENIC
SPECIES

Biotechnology and its
applications have a
significant impact on
everyday life in
todays world.
genetically modified
plants and animals
are common in
agriculture, and
genetically modified
foods are common
on our supermarket
shelves.

A very simple example of issues arising for debate are those concerning
genetically modified food: - if a gene from a pig is inserted, can
vegetarians still eat the food? -is it acceptable to eat animals
containing human genes? -what if inserting a gene from a substance
one is allergic to causes an allergic reaction?

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: -what effect could genetically
modified organisms have on natural ecosystems? -will there be a
loss of genetic biodiversity? -As biodiversity is upset, variation in the
gene pool is lowered which may result in the endangerment or
extinction of some 'wild' organisms.

REGULATING ISSUES: -should there be more
government regulations to protect farmers, consumers
and the environment? -should genetically modified
foods be clearly labelled?

SOCIAL/ECONOMIC EFFECTS: -what effect will genetically modified
crops and livestock have on farming practices? -could biotechnology
companies with patents eventually control world food production? -could
money spent on genetic modification be better spent on more
basic human problems such as housing, health and nutrition?

ETHICAL/MORAL ISSUES: -why should we stop using
these technologies if they help treat diseases and
increase food production? -should we tamper with
nature? -is it right to change living organisms for
commercial gain?

*Transgenic Sheep in Australia have been given a gene
for the blood-clotting factor lacking in people who
suffer from hemophilia. the factor can be obtained
from the sheep's milk and used for human treatment.

*The alfafa plant in Australia has been genetically
modified to produce high levels of cysteine. sheeps
that graze on this plant have enhanced wool
production.

*The human insulin gene has been
inserted into fish in belgium; this can be
used to treat diabetes.

*Strawberries in Scandinavia have been
transformed into a Salmon Gene that
allows them to grow in cold conditions.